Jul. 07, 2015
The National Senior Spelling Bee is calling all word-lovers over the age of 50 to battle for a national title July 18 at the Knoxville Convention Center.
News
Our clients are newsmakers, and we leverage our expertise and diligence to secure timely, on-message news coverage for them.
Filter by Client
Jun. 23, 2015
KNOXVILLE CONVENTION CENTER EARNS PRIME SITE AWARD FOR NINTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
The Knoxville Convention Center recently received a Prime Site Award from the readers of Facilities & Destinations, a leading publication for meeting and event planners, booking agents and promoters. The awards were announced in the June issue of the magazine.
Jun. 22, 2015
AMERICAN CORNHOLE ORGANIZATION INVITES LOCALS TO COMPETE IN OPEN COMPETITION
The American Cornhole Organization (ACO) is kicking off its world championships by inviting teams of local businesses and individuals to participate in an open competition with the chance to win $3,000 in prize money.
May. 07, 2015
SOWARDS WINS PAULY AWARD FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE FROM GREATER KNOXVILLE HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 7, 2015 For additional information, Contact: Amanda Shell Jennings Moxley Carmichael (865) 255-0661 [title] Kristi Sowards, sales manager at the Knoxville Convention Center, has been awarded the 2015 Pauly Award for Volunteer of the Year by
Mar. 31, 2015
ROBOTICS COMPETITION ENCOURAGES RECYCLING
High school robotics teams have been building and programming robots since the start of 2015 in hopes of a first-place finish in this year’s recycling-themed challenge at the Knoxville Convention Center for Tennessee’s largest robotics competition.
Jan. 09, 2015
KNOXVILLE CONVENTION CENTER WELCOMES TOP CANINE COMPETITORS AT 95TH ANNUAL FLUSHING SPANIEL SHOW
The top spaniels from home and abroad will strut their stuff at the Knoxville Convention Center for a chance to be awarded “Best in Show” at the 95th Annual American Spaniel Club (ASC) Flushing Spaniel Show, January 9-11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Dec. 23, 2014
KNOXVILLE CONVENTION CENTER NAMES FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGER AS 2014 LEADER OF THE YEAR
Rachel McCoig, Knoxville Convention Center food and beverage manager, recently was recognized by her peers as the 2014 Leader of the Year. Knoxville Convention Center General Manager Mary Bogert presented the award during the annual employee holiday gathering.
Dec. 22, 2014
KNOXVILLE CONVENTION CENTER OPERATIONS DIRECTOR NAMED OUTSTANDING PROPERTY MANAGER OF THE YEAR
Jason Bourgoyne, director of event services and operations for the Knoxville Convention Center, has been named the 2014 Outstanding Property Manager of the Year by the Building Owners and Managers Association Greater Knoxville (BOMA).
Nov. 03, 2014
KNOXVILLE CONVENTION CENTER HOSTS TENNESSEE PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION CONFERENCES
More than 800 government workers from counties and municipalities across Tennessee will gather at the Knoxville Convention Center this week for the Tennessee Public Transportation Association (TPTA) Conference and Expo and the Tennessee Stormwater Association (TNSA) East Tennessee Development Symposium.
Oct. 31, 2014
FANBOY EXPO BRINGS CELEBRITIES TO KNOXVILLE CONVENTION CENTER
There is only one event where you can meet Fonzie from “Happy Days,” Gimli the dwarf from Middle Earth and Chewbacca of “Star Wars” fame all in one day – the Fanboy Expo Knoxville. The Knoxville Convention Center is happy to host, once again, the region’s premier pop culture meet-and-greet and collectibles event Nov. 7-9.